Quality Engineer, Auditing & Customer Facing

Toyota Industries Corporation • Pendergrass, GA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support customer-facing
quality activities and lead audit efforts within an automotive manufacturing
environment. This role is best suited for a hands-on professional who
understands customer expectations, has led audits, and can represent the
organization with confidence and credibility.

Requirements

• 2+ years of automotive Quality Engineering experience (required)
• Proven experience in a customer-facing quality role
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits and interact directly with customers and auditors
• Strong working knowledge of automotive quality standards and core tools
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Confident communicator with the ability to take ownership and lead

Nice To Haves

• IATF 16949 certification or experience
• VDA certification or audit experience
• ASQ certification (CQE or similar)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary customer-facing quality representative, supporting quality concerns, audits, and ongoing communication
• Lead and participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Support IATF 16949 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods
• Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to improve performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations
• Maintain and improve quality systems, documentation, and procedures

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a visible, high-impact quality role
• Strong collaboration with leadership and customers
• Stable automotive environment with a focus on doing things the right way

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees